He is a martyr because he was murdered by a callous cop who thought he had every right to kill him. you see a man in in custody, in handcuffs, helpless, having his life slowly being being snuffed from him. This cop was no angel either. How many reprimands did he have in his folder?What else has he done under the cover of his badge? Why did his wife file for divorce inside of two days after his arrest?
I put 27 yrs in with the City of Phila, over 8 with the police dept. I know the deal.
When you feel your rights are being violated, the constitution empowers your right to protest. Protest, not riot or loot. Unfortunately there are people, some "professional agitators ", who take advantage of protests for their own agendas.